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All the President’s Men All the President’s Men is a non-fiction book written by the investigative journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein about their reporting on the Watergate scandal, leading to the resignation of the US president Richard Nixon. Throughout this book, the authors aimed to uncover facts and events that occurred during the Watergate break-in incident on 17 June 1972. I picked this book because it is relevant in US political history because it was an integration between politics and the investigative journalism, giving internal governmental information to the public through the media. Additionally, the main purpose of my paper will be to analyze the crucial role of journalism in bringing those with power to justice by sharing …show more content…

In that sense, I think the book achieved its goal, inspiring a generation of young reporters to follow their path in pursuit of truth and transparency in politics. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein’s book All the President’s Men (1974) demonstrates the authors’ commitment to fair reporting by offering an even-handed analysis of the events that took place during the Watergate scandal. One example of their willingness to present both sides of the story is the way in which they portray the different characters involved in the scandal. Although their book focuses on the revelations made by Woodward and Bernstein’s reporting at The Washington Post, they also include significant details about the actions taken by President Richard Nixon and his supportive staff to cover up the crime committed at the Watergate Hotel and the subsequent illegal entry into the DNC headquarters in the same building, as well as the efforts made by Nixon’s political opposition such as US District Judge John Sirica, who presided over the grand-jury proceedings, and the Senate investigators who helped discredit Nixon in the eyes of the public and led to his ultimate …show more content…

Woodward and Bernstein’s investigative reporting of the Watergate scandal became a model of journalism devoid of bias. To sum up, the book 'All the President's Men', by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, is the best illustration of investigative journalism exposing political corruption and revealing the truth, by holding those in power accountable. The writers provide an accurate and unbiased account of the Watergate scandal and their resolutely ethical view of investigative reporters' role in seeking the truth at all costs. Moreover, through reading this book, I have learned the benefits of investigative journalism in our democracy. Its significant role in keeping our government honest and transparent; I recommend All the President’s Men to high-school students, and readers of all ages who are interested in history, politics, journalism and the pursuit of truth. This gripping account of the pursuit of truth in one of the most pivotal political scandals in US history is as relevant as ever, as investigative journalism faces serious threats and lies are being accepted as

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